One of the nicest, most sincere artists I ever worked with. I'd been a huge fan since "We Got By," and had a personal dream fulfilled in the early 90's, when he came to our town for a Pops concert. Spent every rehearsal break with Al (we were both cigarette smokers back then), and got to spend prob about 45 minutes with him, one-on-one, just the two of us. Deep talk with a very spiritual brother. I've met a lot of famous people over the years, but Al was the kind who made you forget about his fame. For that weekend, he was just My Pal Al. At the dress rehearsal, I asked him if he'd consent to give me his autograph- something I almost NEVER do. "Of course!" he said. At the post-concert reception line, he saw me hanging back (I always let the paying concertgoers have their time with the guest artists), and told the ushers to bring me up. I showed him two albums: "All Fly Home," a MFSL half-speed original master recording on 180g. vinyl, and my old beat-up copy of "We got By." Al took one look at that old, battered green-colored album cover and said: "You weren't kidding when you said you were a fan from way back!" (It was his first national commercial release). Then he said: "I'll write on the new one. I think we should keep the old one just the way it is. Because, if you hadn't bought the old one, I'd have never produced the new one." And then he gave me the biggest, most heartfelt hug you could imagine. Gotta admit, I choked up a bit in front of all those people. It was a night I'll never forget.
Al and George, a musical marriage made in Heaven. Bless them Both. May George always rest in his Heavenly Fathers arms as we remember his musical and life's contributions to us all and may Al continue to Bless us now always with his beautiful artistry. Love you both forever!!!
Thanks for posting this! It has been a healing presence as background music for the past several weeks...Al and George were phenomenal together and separately. Their spirits beam down, over and around!
Dear Al, The company that you keep and the collaboration of ruckus that ya'll keep up has been the soundtrack to our lives. Thank you. We Love You, Joey and Met
Thanks for posting friend. Playing my alto to it now, Albright didn't go All_Albright so I can play his lines this time around. We will all miss George, I have seen him live a couple of times, great performance artist too...played all 88 keys. Blessings to you.
Magnifique titre,Al Jarreau au sumnum de son art,tout est parfait sur ce titre..merci à cet artiste pour nous avoir fait rever durant notre vie... Dieu est ton âme mon frêre..
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GREAT ALBUM AND MESSAGE FROM AL JARREAU TO THE GREAT ARTIST CALL GEORGE DUKE
One of the nicest, most sincere artists I ever worked with.
I'd been a huge fan since "We Got By," and had a personal dream fulfilled in the early 90's, when he came to our town for a Pops concert.
Spent every rehearsal break with Al (we were both cigarette smokers back then), and got to spend prob about 45 minutes with him, one-on-one, just the two of us. Deep talk with a very spiritual brother. I've met a lot of famous people over the years, but Al was the kind who made you forget about his fame. For that weekend, he was just My Pal Al. At the dress rehearsal, I asked him if he'd consent to give me his autograph- something I almost NEVER do. "Of course!" he said.
At the post-concert reception line, he saw me hanging back (I always let the paying concertgoers have their time with the guest artists), and told the ushers to bring me up. I showed him two albums: "All Fly Home," a MFSL half-speed original master recording on 180g. vinyl, and my old beat-up copy of "We got By." Al took one look at that old, battered green-colored album cover and said: "You weren't kidding when you said you were a fan from way back!" (It was his first national commercial release). Then he said: "I'll write on the new one. I think we should keep the old one just the way it is. Because, if you hadn't bought the old one, I'd have never produced the new one." And then he gave me the biggest, most heartfelt hug you could imagine. Gotta admit, I choked up a bit in front of all those people.
It was a night I'll never forget.
I was thoroughly engaged reading your story. I wish I was there
Such a kind soul, Al
what a wonderful story!
Linda história ❤
Smooth jazz
R I P Al Jarreau. 7 Grammys 1st to win in 3 category's RnB, Pop, Jazz. What a legacy of music you left us. Thanks Al - My Old Friend. Bless You.
True song
Nobody like Al thank you for sharing your gift
What a song. I love meaningful music. They will be missed!
Nice song
Gorgeeeeeeeeouuuuusssss! Al Jarreau! Fantastic combination with Gerald Albright!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙋♀️❤️✌️ Greetings from Italy! August 2021
Un capolavoro assoluto ed immortale, grande mitico Al
Este senior es fabuloso
RIP Al. I will listen to your music til the End of my Time.
Always loved me some Al. RIP I’m so happy that I had the chance to meet him in person Such a gift gone but never forgotten ❤️❤️❤️
CLASSIC STUFF
Love the voice
I miss him
Gone to soon
My old friends. Both of you R.I.P. You are indeed missed!!!!!!
Al and George, a musical marriage made in Heaven. Bless them Both. May George always rest in his Heavenly Fathers arms as we remember his musical and life's contributions to us all and may Al continue to Bless us now always with his beautiful artistry. Love you both forever!!!
Beautifully said!
thanks Louis... marriage or mother brother of same...but Al couldn't couldn't have started with a *betterer" song... gives meaning after the fact...
LINED UP MUSICIANS AWESOME !!❤❤
Grew up listening to Al Jarreau.. one of a kind.. BADASS
We have nothing but love and respect for Mr. Al Jarreau here in Milwaukee.
Stellar, no ☝️ one can do it like Al, love his duet with Lalah Hathaway, summertime, beautiful ❤️🙏✡️✝️
Al u my old friend RIP your music will last to end of time my brother
maravilhosooooooooooooooooooooo
Al Jarreau's voice...doesn't get much sweeter than his.
nice!
God has blessed you with a gift that has stood the test of time..you still got it Al!!!
Perfection truly does exist in this world, such as music as this! 🎷🎤
Pure Geniuos voice
Al and George, two of the Best ever! They are together, True until the end of time!!!
what can I Say more GREAT ; )
Scat man at the beginning of the the song makes it with me
Gone but never forgotten R.I.P
MY OLD FRIEND AL Jarreau love you....REST EASY!
So special we miss you Al
Rest in power, Al.
Thanks for posting this! It has been a healing presence as background music for the past several weeks...Al and George were phenomenal together and separately. Their spirits beam down, over and around!
My Old Friend AL, RIP, you'll be well missed, such a nice and great voice for singing jazz, I enjoyed his music always.
Dear Al,
The company that you keep and the collaboration of ruckus that ya'll keep up has been the soundtrack to our lives. Thank you. We Love You, Joey and Met
Love this,,,Al is and always will be the best!
I just love you and your music. You still sound so good. May God bless you and your family.
M Williams from Detroit, MI.
Love love love
Thanks for posting friend. Playing my alto to it now, Albright didn't go All_Albright so I can play his lines this time around. We will all miss George, I have seen him live a couple of times, great performance artist too...played all 88 keys. Blessings to you.
Magnifique titre,Al Jarreau au sumnum de son art,tout est parfait sur ce titre..merci à cet artiste pour nous avoir fait rever durant notre vie...
Dieu est ton âme mon frêre..
Love this.
Miss you Al!
Los genios nunca mueren, All¡¡
Por siempre friend.
I like the 1981 version and this rendition of Al's.
Love this and I will always remember my irrevocable friend! Rest easy Mack, rest easy.
LIndo!
❤️😍👏👏
Proper.
la grande classe
Je plussoie. : )
excellent !!
Remember who he dedicated the song to
Pure Geniuos voice